Netflix isn't just a great service for relaxing or procrastinating — it can also be a great learning tool for architecture and urbanism. Here are examples — including both series and documentaries — for architecture-related viewing that, in addition to being...
There are videos in the vault that haven't seen the light of day, so while I'm waiting for some escrows to close to show more recent videos, here's one that demonstrates that prices have been flat lately. This sold for $880,000 in April, 2017, which was $21,000 over...
When you drive around older neighborhoods, you see homes in original condition or in a state of disrepair, which are signs of senior homeowners. It makes you think, "They should sell and move - are they just waiting around to die?" The answer is YES, and it's because...
Carlsbad’s high quality of life and rich pool of skilled workers are attracting cutting-edge life sciences companies from other industry hubs. Carlsbad is an important part of the San Diego region’s top life sciences cluster, said Joseph Jackson, co-founder of Bio,...
This new post about millennials and their housing/lifestyle expenses outlined by a Compass realtor in Houston made me think of the budget above which is more applicable to those of us in Socal....
Carlsbad has been put on notice - the NRG smokestack is coming down! The big question is what will go up in its place, and it should be the next big fight among locals. It's probably a toss up between a mixed-use hotel development and a public park - but not a...
The C.A.R. is forecasting +0.8% in sales, and +2.5% in median sales price for 2020, which is about as safe as it gets. Here is a comparison of how their forecasts have compared to the actual numbers recently: Category 2018 Forecast 2018 Actual 2019 Forecast 2019...
An article about Compass agents who used a new off-market service called Aalto to sell a special house. Ethics and fiduciary duties are getting shrugged off, and instead the off-market sale has become the sexy option. Hat tip to recently-married Susie for sending...
War is playing at the Belly Up next Wednesday! They were at Kaaboo last year: Multi-platinum-selling WAR, the original street band, has been sharing its timeless music and message of brotherhood and harmony for over 4 decades before millions across the globe.The long...
Are you thinking of downsizing and moving out-of-state? This new survey says half of Californians are considering! Let's give it a go! A few years back, we had sold David Meek's sister a house in Pt. Loma, and she told him to check me out. David is a Phoenix-area...
